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Global Health courses can help you learn epidemiology, health policy analysis, global disease prevention, and health systems management. You can build skills in data analysis, program evaluation, and community health assessment. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing health data, geographic information systems for mapping disease spread, and frameworks for evaluating health interventions.

Popular Global Health Courses and Certifications


  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

    4.8 stars, 383 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (383) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Conflict Management, Policy Analysis

    4.7 stars, 5.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Biostatistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Histogram, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Public Health, Statistics

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Technology Solutions, Design Thinking, Culture, Public History, Journalism, Social Justice, Design Elements And Principles, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, 3D Modeling, World History

    4.8 stars, 13K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Khalifa University

    Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Accident Reporting, Fire And Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Regulations, Safety Assurance, Health And Safety Standards, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Risk Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Engineering Management, Engineering

    4.7 stars, 298 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (298) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crisis: Disaster Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Surveys, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Community Health, Community Outreach, Survey Creation, Emergency Response, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Research, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Medical Privacy, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Child Development, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Composure, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    GIS Fundamentals for Public Health Research

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Mapping, Community Health, Analysis, Open Source Technology, Environmental Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Cooking, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Meal Planning And Preparation, Food and Beverage, Health Promotion, Health Informatics, Social Sciences, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Biochemistry

    4.7 stars, 34K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Project Management, Health Technology, Change Control, Health Systems, Health Policy, Informatics, Health Care, Health Assessment, Medical Records, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Clinical Leadership, Health Administration, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, IT Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Data Science

    4.4 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Network Security, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment

    4.6 stars, 28K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (28K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Health Systems, Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular global health courses

  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World: University of London
  • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineering: Khalifa University
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crisis: Disaster Epidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • GIS Fundamentals for Public Health Research: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford Online
  • Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University

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